Explore the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River by steamer for a scenic, 26-hour journey between Kingston and Ottawa.
This classic travel narrative guides you through a waterway famous for its lakes, locks, and historic sites. You’ll pass through a string of linked lakes, small towns, and busy locks, with views of islands, cottages, and rugged shorelines. The journey blends engineering feats with natural beauty, offering a window into Canada’s early canal system and the routes that connected major cities.
- Experience long, scenic stretches of lake country dotted with islands and cedar shores.
- See historic locks and the way a canal shaped travel between Kingston and Ottawa.
- Learn about connections to railways, other steamboat routes, and nearby resorts.
- Plan a multi-city itinerary with practical timetables and port details.
Ideal for travelers seeking a historic, water-borne itinerary that pairs scenery with lessons from Canada’s navigation history.